A common misconception some people tend to have is that professional window cleaners should not bother working when it's raining because rain makes the windows dirty.
Firstly rain water itself is actually pure water. So it's not the rain that causes windows to get dirty. The problem is actually the dirt already on the windows that can give people the idea that the windows are dirtied from the rain.
What Do You Mean By Pure Water?
Pure water is when the tds (total dissolved sediments) reading of the water is 0-10 (preferably zero for window cleaning). Professional window cleaners in Sydney always test the reading of the water before starting a job using a hand held tds meter.
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'Its Easy Mate I'll Just Hose It Down'
Some residents with their home windows and even general cleaners on 3/4 floor strata facilities may try and just hose down windows with a normal hose connected to tap water instead of hiring professional window cleaners. This is never a good idea if you actually want streak free windows to look out of.
Sydney Water Readings
In Sydney the average tds reading from regular tap water is over 100ppm and using that water will actually cause more spotting and limescale marks on windows.
Solution!
When using water from our pure water fed pole system the total tds reading is zero and it will give a professional window cleaner a spot-free window because chemicals such as fluoride, chlorine, and calcium etc have been removed. The water fed pole system we use at City Window Cleaning also filters the water until it is 100% pure and leaves no streaks.
Rainwater And Windows
Windows are designed to use rainwater and sunlight to remove natural dirt from them. But when other factors hit your windows, such as salt, bird droppings, dust build up, cobwebs and general city pollution. Instead the next time it actually rains, the water from this will attach itself to the existing dirt and not clean the glass. This in turn will make the dirt look worse but only because it was already there and not simply because it rained.
What Happens If it Rains Just After Windows Are Cleaned?
If you had your windows cleaned by a professional window cleaner in Sydney and your windows were left free of any external dirt. Even if it rained that very same day it will simply wash away and leave your glass clean.
Keeping Up Your Regular Cleans During Rainy Periods
To preserve your windows so that you reap the maximum benefits that a professional experienced window cleaner gives you, it is important to keep on top of your regular window cleaning routine. Even in the winter months when it tends to rain more often. So the next time you see a some rain clouds on the horizon or the forecast seems to give Sydney an episode of rainy weather, there's no need to cancel your professional window cleaning service.
To schedule a clean with us this coming winter and keep your windows in tip top condition visit https://www.citywindowcleaningsydney.com/ to book with us online or simply call 0405 351 412!
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